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23 S Idlewild Street, Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 272-2702

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Hope House is a licensed mental health center through the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. 

See Monthly Support Group Schedule Here Contact your case manager/social worker for more information on participating in a virtual group. 

The following are services available throughout the year:

Hours of Operation:
Our social services are available for individual appointment only. For more information about how to find an open support group or access to other services please contact Yolanda at (901) 565-5645.
Food Pantry hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12p.m., Thursday 8:30a.m. – 12p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Referrals/Admission:
Clients must be 18 years of age or over to receive our adult social services and have a Ryan White card to be eligible for services. Referrals should be made through a medical case manager. For more information on referring someone or yourself for services please contact Yolanda at (901) 565-5645 or [email protected]. Please leave a message or email since our staff are working remotely at this time. 

Trauma Services:
Clients who have been crime victims or who have experienced trauma can encounter challenges in their lives. The following services are offered to assist clients in managing and eliminating these challenges: Criminal Justice Advocacy, Individual Therapy, Play Therapy, Domestic Violence Group, Sexual Violence Group, Childhood Sexual Abuse Group, Childhood Trauma Group, Hate Crimes/Bullying Group, Homicide Survivor Group, Shame Resilience Group, and Crime Prevention and Safety Group.

Emergency Services:
Clients living in poverty face challenges daily. These services help clients to meet their basic needs in order for them to focus on their physical and mental health. These services include: Emergency housing assistance, food pantry, hygiene products, diapers, clothing, medical transportation, and cleaning products.

Life Skills Education/Assistance:
One of the many ways we can find hope in their lives is by working toward self-sufficiency. These services are aimed at assisting clients to increase their independence: Self- Sufficiency Group, Getting Ahead in a Just getting by World, Financial Peace, Mentoring/Advocacy Group, Boundaries, Emotional Resources, Assistance with job applications, school applications, Social Security Disability Benefits applications, and resumes.

Mental Health Services:
Mental health issues can be a challenge for people to maintain self-sufficiency, medical adherence, and a fulfilling life. Often, people experiencing mental health issues can lose all hope and feel helpless. These services aim to assist clients in regaining control of their lives: Grief Group, Anger Management Group, Mood Disorders Group, Addictions Groups, Women’s Support Group, Transgender Support Group, Domestic Violence Support Group, Co-Ed Support Group, Creative Expression Group and 55+ Support Group.

Healthy Living Services:
Our physical health can impact every area of our lives. These services are offered to help our clients live the healthiest life possible: Sex Education, Medication Adherence, Women’s Fitness, Nutrition, Stress Reduction and Healthy Living for People 55+ living with HIV.

Outreach and Testing:
Prevention and stigma reduction is vital for our community and to people living with HIV. Hope House offers outreach and testing in the community. Outreach staff can attend community fairs, conduct interactive presentations, and provide educational opportunities as well as testing to increase awareness and decrease stigma.

Our physical health can impact every area of our lives. These services are offered to help our clients live the healthiest life possible: Sex Education, Medication Adherence, Women’s Fitness, and Stress Reduction.

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Social Services

Food, toiletries and cleaning supplies are available at our donation pantry, open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Social Services House (15 S. Idlewild St. Memphis, TN 38104)

Hope House opened a third house in 2005 to expand our social services program, offering a variety of services for adult clients living with HIV. These services are driven by client need with the goal of helping clients realize hope in their lives. Hope House is a licensed mental health outpatient facility.